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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade Police arrest driver for fatal DUI crash into Coral Gables area home

Authorities have arrested a driver who allegedly crashed a Cadillac into a residence near Coral Gables while intoxicated, resulting in the death of an 82-year-old man. Police report the driver's blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the June incident.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a fatal traffic event involving impaired driving that resulted in the death of a resident within their home.

Key Facts

  • A driver crashed a Cadillac into a home near Coral Gables in June.
  • An 82-year-old man was killed while sleeping inside the home during the crash.
  • Police state the driver's blood alcohol level was over three times the legal limit.
  • The suspect was taken into custody on Wednesday morning.

Who's Mentioned

locationCoral Terrace“The area where the crash occurred.”locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“The facility where the suspect is being held.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency investigating the crash and making the arrest.”personHenri Bezy“The victim who died in the incident.”personAllen Matis“The driver charged in the fatal crash.”organizationMiami-Dade Police Department“The law enforcement agency reporting the arrest and investigation details.”locationCoral Gables“The area near where the fatal crash occurred.”